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Learn Linux Commands

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An event happening exclusivly via Zoom, Google Meet or similar online video communication system. A link will typically be shared via email once a person has registered or will be posted to the event page.

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Arrival more than 15 minutes late will result in not being able to participate.

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This basics workshop is designed for people who have zero Linux experience. Come learn what Linux is and how it can be useful for you. Learning will focus on teaching basic commands and get a peek into the Linux world. Plan how you can take the next steps in your Linux journey! Commands will include:

  • man - an interface to the on-line reference manuals
  • ls - list directory contents
  • cd - changes directory
  • Top - display Linux processes
  • PSTREE - display a tree of processes
  • Nano - A text editor
  • wget - network downloader
  • mkdir - make directories
  • mv - move files
  • cp - Copy files
  • rm - Remove files

 

At the end of the session you will know how to issue commands that find, copy and manipulate files, Install software and login to a remote machine. Linux is the foundational framework that many familiar devices (Android phones, vehicle navigation systems, webpage servers...) utilized under the hood.

You can view the reference document for the background on commands.

Please create a https://codeanywhere.com/ account before the session starts if you wish to follow along.